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Acubriefs Newsletter Volume 4 Issue 3

March 2003

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Editor's Note:
Five reviews, presented on a quarterly basis, do not seem adequate to give the reader a true appreciation of the current literature in acupuncture. We continue to look for support in doing reviews. The time constraints for someone in private practice and outside of institutional support are significant. If you are interested in contributing to this effort please contact editor@acubriefs.com.

The theme of this particular Acubriefs Newsletter is the role of meta-analyses with regard to acupuncture. I hope you will agree that an uncritical acceptance of many meta-analyses being published with regard to acupuncture is unwarranted.
James K. Rotchford MD, MPH

1. Is Acupuncture effective in smoking cessation? A Meta-analysis.
Castera P, Neguyen,J., Gerlier,J.L., Sophie,R.; Acupuncture and Moxibustion, July-December 2002, Vol.(3-4) p. 76-85 (in French)

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH

Click here to read review #1

2. Randomized Trial of Acupuncture Compared with Prokinetic Drugs and Sham Acupuncture for Chronic Idiopathic Dyspepsia. Cittadini, M.; Marmori,F.; Diacinti,D.; Walker, J.I.; Med Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.17-19 No abstract online

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH

Click here to read review # 2

3. The Placebo Response and effect of time in a trial of acupuncture to treat nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. Smith,C., Crowther,C. 2002, Complement Ther Med Vol 10(4), p. 210-216; PubMed Abstract

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH

Click here to read review # 3

4. Relief of chronic neck and shoulder pain by manual acupuncture to tender points-a sham-controlled randomized trial. Nabeta,T., and Kawakita,K.; 2002 Complement Ther Med Vol 10(4) p. 217-222; PubMed Abstract

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH

Click here to read review # 4

5. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) can reduce postoperative analgesic consumption. A meta-analysis with assessment of optimal treatment parameters for postoperative pain; Bjordal,J,M, Johnson, M.I., Ljunggreen, A.E.; Eur J Pain 2003, Vol 7(2) p. 181-188; PubMed Abstract

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH

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Acubriefs Newsletter has three objectives:
1. To provide a centralized resource for reviewing new citations on acupuncture in English.
2. To provide annotated abstracts on citations of particular interest to clinicians and researchers.
3. To facilitate access to citations quoted/reviewed. (Please let us know if you have suggestions on how we might better meet these objectives)
Reviewers for articles are either members of the MARF board or experts chosen by the board to review articles for particular medical subjects.
Sources for citations are the same as the Medical Acupuncture Research Foundation's (MARF) online bibliography of acupuncture at Acubriefs.com . The editor for the newsletter is J.K. Rotchford MD, MPH, Past President of the Medical Acupuncture Research Foundation.


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New references entered into Acubriefs database this month: 124
Included in this month's citation list are 64 references from the current Chinese literature. You may view English abstracts of these citations at the Acubriefs.com search page. A list of Chinese journals cited, with publishing information, may be found at the bottom of our Full Text Retrieval page.

Differential expression of age-related genes in the cerebrum of senescence-accelerated mouse (SAMP10) and analysis of acupuncture interference using DD-PCR technique. Yu, J., Lu, M., Yu, T., and Han, J.; Acupunct Electrother Res 2002, Vol. 27(3-4) p.183-189 PubMed Abstract

Effect of electroacupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation at Hegu (LI.4) acupuncture point on the cutaneous reflex. Chang, Q. Y., Lin, J. G., and Hsieh, C. L.; Acupunct Electrother Res 2002, Vol. 27(3-4) p.191-202 PubMed Abstract

Increased neuronal nitric oxide synthase expression in the gracile nucleus of brainstem following electroacupuncture given between cutaneous hindlimb acupuncture points BL 64 & BL 65 in rats. Ma, S. X. and Li, X. Y.; Acupunct Electrother Res 2002, Vol. 27(3-4) p.157-169 PubMed Abstract

Is acupuncture an useful tool for pain-treatment in ophthalmology? Nepp, J., Jandrasits, K., Schauersberger, J., Schild, G., Wedrich, A., Sabine, G. L., and Spacek, A.; Acupunct Electrother Res 2002, Vol. 27(3-4) p.171-182 PubMed Abstract

Neoclassical Pulse Diagnosis and the Six Channels. Morris, W. R.; Acupuncture Today 2003, Full text free online

Pediatric Pain and Acupuncture: Year-Long Study Shows Children Benefit From Treatment. Devitt, M.; Acupuncture Today 2003, Full text free online

The Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Classical Points for a Contemporary Condition. Abbate, S.; Acupuncture Today 2003, Full text free online

Treatment for a Common Problem: Chronic Sinusitis. Cohen, M. R.; Acupuncture Today 2003, Full text free online

Acupuncture. Essential information for nurse practitioners. Capili, B. and Weinberg, A. R.; Adv Nurse Pract 2003, Vol. 11(2) p.81-85 PubMed Citation

Analgesic Effects of Different Acupoint Stimulation Frequencies in Humans. Attele, A. S., Mehendale, S., Guan, X., Dey, L., and Yuan, C.; Am J Chin Med 2003, Vol. 31(1) p.157-162 Abstract

Effect of Bee Venom Treatment in Sows with Oligogalactic Syndrome Postpartum. Choi, S. H., Kang, S. S., Bae, C. S., and Cho, S. K.; Am J Chin Med 2003, Vol. 31(1) p.149-155 Abstract

Efficacy of rehabilitative therapy in regional musculoskeletal conditions. Hanada, E. Y.; Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 2003, Vol. 17(1) p.151-166 PubMed Abstract

[Comparison of the Analgesic Effects of Electroacupuncture at Different Acupoints in Chronic Neuropathic Pain Rats.] (in Chinese) Wang, H., Wan, Y., Wang, Y., and Han, J.; [Acupuncture Research] 2002, Vol. 27(03) p.180-185 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effect of Electroacupuncture of "Zusanli" on Plasma Corticosterone Content and Glucocorticosteroid Receptor Affinity and Concentration of Rheumatoid Arthritis Rats.] (in Chinese)Yu, S., TANG, Y., and Liu, Y.; [Acupuncture Research] 2002, Vol. 27(03) p.205-210 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effect of Electroacupuncture on Blood Free Radicals, ET and CGRP Contents in Rats with Acute Myocardial Ischemia.] (in Chinese) Zhang, F., Zhou, Y., Wang, Y., and Wang, K.; [Acupuncture Research] 2002, Vol. 27(03) p.192-196 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effect of Electroacupuncture on Brain Amino Acid Contents during Epileptic Petit Mal in the Rat.] (in Chinese). Zhang, Y., Wu, D., and Wan, P.; [Acupuncture Research] 2002, Vol. 27(03) p.177-179 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effect of Electroacupuncture on the Contents of Amino Acids in the Brain in PTZ Kindled Epilepsy Rats.] (in Chinese) Yang, F., Xu, G., Wang, P., and Shi, J.; [Acupuncture Research] 2002, Vol. 27(03) p.174-176 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effects of Electroacupuncture on Plasma and Gastric Mucosal Levels of ET in Dogs.] (in Chinese) Sun, D., Huang, Y., Gao, W., Chu, Z., and Wang, Q.; [Acupuncture Research] 2002, Vol. 27(03) p.197-200 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effects of Scalp-point Penetration Needling on Cerebral ¦Â-EP and cAMP Contents and the Correlation between ¦Â-EP and cAMP in Rats with Acute Cerebral Infarction (in Chinese). Wu, X., Han, X., Wang, Y., and Liu, Y.; [Acupuncture Research] 2002, Vol. 27(03) p.170-173 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Protective Effects of Acupuncture Anesthesia Combined with Intravenous Injection of Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix on Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in the Rabbit.] (in Chinese)LIN, H., Wang, X., and Wang, Z.; [Acupuncture Research] 2002, Vol. 27(03) p.186-191 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Study on the Effect of Electroacupuncture on Apoptosis and Nerve Growth Factor of Cerebral Tissues in Rats with Focal Brain Ischemia.] (in Chinese) Luo, Z., Luo, Z., Xu, N., and Lai, X.; [Acupuncture Research] 2002, Vol. 27(03) p.165-169 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

Pretreatment with repeated electroacupuncture attenuates transient focal cerebral ischemic injury in rats. Xiong, L., Lu, Z., Hou, L., Zheng, H., Zhu, Z., Wang, Q., and Chen, S.; Chin Med J (Engl) 2003, Vol. 116(1) p.108-111 PubMed Abstract

[Advances in studies on acupuncture abstinence at home and abroad.] (in Chinese). Shu, R., Wen, X., and Ru, L.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(02) p.121-124 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Analysis on short-term therapeutic effect of surround needling under CT location of skull on multiple infarctional dementia.] (in Chinese) Lun, X., Rong, L., and Li, Z.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(01) p.31-33 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Characteristics of Li Chan's Theories of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.] (in Chinese) Yu, W. and Yan, J.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(01) p.61-62 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical observation on 38 cases of facial paralysis treated by electroacupuncture combined with hyperbaric oxygenation.] (in Chinese) Hu, K., Xu, H., and Zhang, R.; Chinese [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(01) p.11-12; English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical observation on acupuncture for treatment of peripheral neuropathy complicated by AIDS.] (in Chinese) Wei, L.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(01) p.9-10 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical observation on treatment of diabetes by acupuncture and moxibustion at 7-9 a.m.] (in Chinese) Zhang, H. and Bo, L.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(01), p.13-14 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical observation on treatment of stubborn hiccup by acupuncture with different needle-retaining time.] (in Chinese) Bao, F., Liang, Z., and Wang, F.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(01), p. 21-22 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical study on magnetic acupoint therapy for treatment of movement disorders due to apoplexy.] (in Chinese). Lian, H., Kong, L., and Huang, L.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(02) p.71-73 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical study on the effect of pricking blood therapy on the blood coagulation system in the patient of cerebral infarction at restoration stage (in Chinese). Zhang, J., Jiang, Y., and LU, H.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(01) p.44-47 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

Development of sympathetic substance lines on the skin and its relationship with meridian essence.] (in Chinese)Liu, L., Zhang, H., and Pan, J.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(01)p. 23-26 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effect of acupuncture on automatic nervous system in the patient of migraine.] (in Chinese) Xie, J. and Liu, W.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(02) p.77-79 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effect of acupuncture on respiratory function of mitochondria of platelets in the patient of cerebral infarction.] (in Chinese)Wang, L., Bian, Y., and Zhou, W.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(02) p.103-105 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effect of acupuncture on the pregnancy rate in embryo transfer and mechanisms: A randomized and control study.] (in Chinese) Zhang, M., Huang, G., and Lu, F.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(01) p.3-5 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effect of acupuncture treatment on hemorheology in the patient of sudden deafness.] (in Chinese) Wang, C., Yang, L., and Wang, H.; Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2003, Vol. 23(02) p.87-88 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effect of opposing needling at point Yanglingquan (GB 34) on biliary tract system.] (in Chinese)Liu, G., Wang, S., and Wang, L.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(01), p. 29-30 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effect of pricking Erjian (EX. HN 6) for bloodletting on the coefficient of aqueous output in the patient of glaucoma.] (in Chinese) Wang, M., LU, H., and Tian, K.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(02) p.107-108 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effects of acupuncture and moxibustion at different intervals on bone density in the patient of primary osteoporosis.] (in Chinese)Cai, H.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(01), p. 15-16 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effects of acupuncture on contents of nitric oxide and nitric oxide synthase in the hippocampus in the obese rat.] (in Chinese) Liu, Z., Sun, F., and ZHU, M.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(01) p.52-54 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effects of the doctor and patient in acupuncture treatment.] (in Chinese) Huang, A.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(02) p.95-96 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Evidence-based medicine and evaluation of clinical effectiveness of acupuncture.] (in Chinese). Li, Y., Liang, F., and Yu, S.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(02) p.113-115 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Influence of GV 14 and CV 4 on clinical therapeutic effects of intervertebral disk displacement.] (in Chinese) Lin, Z., Zhang, Y., and Li, J.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(02) p.81-83 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Knowledge on "control" in the guidelines for clinical research on acupuncture.] (in Chinese) Wang, Z., LEI, H., and Lu, Y.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(01) p.59-60 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Methodological study on brain functional imaging at acupuncture of Zusanli (ST 36) with PET.] (in Chinese) Yin, L., Jin, X., and Qiao, W.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(01), p. 27-28 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Mr. Shi Huaitang' clinical experiences and academic thought on "new nine needles".] (in Chinese) YI, Z.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(01) p.37-40 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Observation on therapeutic effect of acupuncture on aphasia due to cerebral infarction.] (in Chinese) Mu, R.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(01), p.19-20 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Observation on therapeutic effect of scalp acupuncture plus medicine on early cerebral infarction.] (in Chinese)Yu, C., Wu, B., and Hong, A.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(02) p.67-69 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Professor Wei Jia's flying needling method and clinical application.] (in Chinese) Wei, H. and Yuan, J.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(02) p.99-101 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Regulatory action of acupuncture on expression of aging-correlative genes in the brain of the senescence accelerated mouse.] (in Chinese) Lu, M., Yu, J., and Yu, T.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(01) p.48-51 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Study on aligning methods of cross-section image of acupoint sample.] (in Chinese)Yu, A., Zhang, H., and Li, F.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(02) p.89-91 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Study on morphological foundation of point LI 4 treating diseases in the face and mouth.] (in Chinese) Jing, X., Cai, H., and Lu, B.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(02) p.109-110 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Study on shallow needling method.] (in Chinese)Fan, Y.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(02) p.92-93 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Treatment of 122 Cases of Ischemic Apoplexy with Opposing Needling by Big Needle.] (in Chinese) Liu, G. and Gao, X.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 22(12) p.823-825 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Treatment of 40 cases of intracranial hypertension syndrome with pricking point GV 14 plus cupping.] (in Chinese) Zhao, X., Zheng, J., and Wang, G.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(02) p.75-76 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

Acupuncture trials and methodological considerations. Hopwood, V. and Lewith, G.; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2003, Vol. 3(4) p.192-199

Challenges of acupuncture research:study design considerations. Sherman, K. J. and Cherkin, D. C.; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2003, Vol. 3(4) p.200-206

Designing acupuncture trials: one size does not fit all. Lao, L. and Ezzo, J.; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2003, Vol. 3(4) p.218-221

International workshop on acupuncture research methodology papers on Topic 1: Matching research design to research question in clinical trials of acupuncture. Birch, S. and Hammerschlag, R.; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2003, Vol. 3(4) p.191-191

Language and theoretical patterns in medicial science: critical reflections. Sotte, L. and Stella, A.; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2003, Vol. 3(4) p.179-190

Overview of models used in controlled acupuncture studies and thoughts about questions answerable by each. Birch, S.; Clin Acupunct Orient Med Vol. 3(4) p.207-217

Response to rebuttal by Dr. Hammer Rebuttal /Leon Hammer article. Rosenberg, Z.; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2003, Vol. 3(4) p.222-230

Effect of acupuncture on the neutrophil respiratory burst: a placebo-controlled single-blinded study. Karst, M., Scheinichen, D., Rueckert, T., Wagner, T., Wiese, B., Piepenbrock, S., and Fink, M.; Complement Ther Med 2003, Vol. 11(1) p.4-10 PubMed Abstract

Postmodern values, attitudes and the use of complementary medicine. O'Callaghan, F. V. and Jordan, N.; Complement Ther Med 2003, Vol. 11(1) p.28-32 PubMed Abstract

The impact of site specificity and needle manipulation on changes to pain pressure threshold following manual acupuncture: a controlled study. Zaslawski, C. J., Cobbin, D., Lidums, E., and Petocz, P.; Complement Ther Med 2003, Vol. 11(1) p.11-21 PubMed Abstract

Abstract of "Effectiveness of acupuncture for stroke: a systematic review" (Park,J., et al). DARE, The Cochrane Library 2003, Abstract

Acupuncture for depression (protocol for a Cochrane Review). Smith, C., Hay, P., and Arnold, M.; DARE, The Cochrane Library 2003

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for Dementia (Protocol for a Cochrane Review). Cameron, M., Lonergan, E., and Lee, H.; DARE, The Cochrane Library 2003

Acumoxa: The role of standardised textbooks in teaching and learning Acumoxa in contemporary China. Scorzon, C.; Eur J Orient Med 2003, Vol. 4(2) p.4-19

Boost and harmonize your Qi with Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Zhang, J. X.; Eur J Orient Med 2003, Vol. 4(2) p.45-48

How to grow an acupuncturist. Holroyd-Downing, N.; Eur J Orient Med 2003, Vol. 4(2) p.32-33

Mentoring Acupuncturists. Cosgrove, I.; Eur J Orient Med 2003, Vol. 4(2) p.57-58

Pillow needles and C scores as reflections on Growing an Acupuncturist. Dowie, S.; Eur J Orient Med 2003, Vol. 4(2) p.22-26

Prescribed drugs and Chinese Medicine. Gascoigne, S.; Eur J Orient Med 2003, Vol. 4(2) p.34-44

Retirement. Rouse, A.; Eur J Orient Med 2003, Vol. 4(2) p.27-31

Study on essential hypertension and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Boix, L., Johnson, N., Joire, D., and et al; Eur J Orient Med 2003, Vol. 4(2) p.59-63

The cultivation of an acupuncturist. Hext, A.; Eur J Orient Med 2003, Vol. 4(2) p.21

What is Sanjiao, Triple Burner? An Exploration. Birch, S.; Eur J Orient Med 2003, Vol. 4(2) p.49-56

Acupuncture prevents 6-hydroxydopamine-induced neuronal death in the nigrostriatal dopaminergic system in the rat Parkinson's disease model. Park, H. J., Lim, S., Joo, W. S., Yin, C. S., Lee, H. S., Lee, H. J., Seo, J. C., Leem, K., Son, Y. S., Kim, Y. J., Kim, C. J., Kim, Y. S., and Chung, J. H.; Exp Neurol 2003, Vol. 180(1) p.93-98 PubMed Abstract

Acupoints massage in improving the quality of sleep and quality of life in patients with end-stage renal disease. Tsay, S. L., Rong, J. R., and Lin, P. F.; J Adv Nurs 2003, Vol. 42(2) p.134-142 PubMed Abstract

Influence of acupuncture on idiopathic male infertility in assisted reproductive technology. Zhang, M., Huang, G., Lu, F., Paulus, W. E., and Sterzik, K.; J Huazhong Univ Sci Technolog Med Sci 2002, Vol. 22(3) p.228-230 PubMed Abstract

Nitric Oxide in the Gracile Nucleus Mediates Depressor Response to Acupuncture (ST36). Chen, S. and Ma, S. X.; J Neurophysiol 2003, Vol. PubMed Abstract online: [epub ahead of print]

Acupuncture for treating postoperative enteroparalysis. Zheng, Z.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(1)

Acupuncture treatment for 157 cases of anxiety neurosis. Zhang, H., Zeng, Z., and Deng, H.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(1) p.55-56

Acupuncture treatment of facial paralysis caused by craniocerebral trauma in 50 cases. Zhao, J.;J Tradit Chin Med2003, Vol. 23(1) p.47-48

Acupuncture treatment of melancholia. Hu, J.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(1) p.75-77

Clinical application of the Jiuwei point. Teng, D.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(1) p.45-46

Clinical experience in electro-acupuncture treatment. Sun, L.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(1) p.40-41

Clinical observation on acupuncture treatment of piriformis syndrome. Shu, H.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(1) p.38-39

Electroacupuncture at Ciliao and Huiyang for treating neuropathic incontinence of defecation and urination in 30 cases. Yang, T., Liu, Z., and Liu, Y.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(1) p.53-54

Protrusion of lumbar intervertebral disc treated by ultra short wave and the point injection in 40 cases. Zhang, C.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(1) p.43-44

The effects of acupuncture on blood pressure in different patients. Guo, W. and Ni, G.; J Tradit Chin Med2003, Vol. 23(1) p.49-51

The present situation of TCM treatment for diabetes and its researches. Wang, Q.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(1) p.67-73

Treatment of 50 cases of sciatica by needling Zahzhu and Fengchi. Wang, C., Ma, J., and Xiao, L.; J Tradit Chin Med2003, Vol. 23(1) p.51-52

Treatment of phlegm-and heat-induced insomnia by acupuncture in 120 cases. Cui, R. and Zhou, D.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(1) p.57-58

Zusanli point injection for treating leukopenia induced by radio-chemotherapy. Xie, L., Zhao, L., and Li, M.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(1) p.59-61

Providing care options: traditional medicine and alternative treatments come together. Oberski, J.; Mich Health Hosp 2003, Vol. 39(1) p.31 PubMed Summary

Complementary corner. Proj Inf Perspect 2003, (35) p.10-12 PubMed Abstract World AIDS Conference in Barcelona

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in reproductive-age women: a review of randomized controlled trials. Fugh-Berman, A. and Kronenberg, F.; Reprod Toxicol 2003, Vol. 17(2) p.137-152 PubMed Abstract

[Observations on Electroacupuncture Treatment on Refractory Insomnia.] (in Chinese. Wu, J.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 21(05) p.12-13 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical Observations on the Control Acute Attack of Deficiency-syndrome Asthma With Eye Acupuncture.] (in Chinese) Fu, W., Chen, X., and Chen, Q [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 21(05) p.20-22 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical Observations on the Treatment of Vascular Dementia by Scalp Electroacupuncture Plus Acupoint injection.] (in Chinese) Xiao, Q., SONG, S., Yu, M., and LU, B.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 21(05) p.7-9 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical Observations on the Treatment of Essential Hypertension with Nape Acupuncture.] (in Chinese) Yin, Z., Wang, S., and XIAO, D.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 21(05) p.10- 11 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Observations on the Curative Effect of Electroacupuncture on Melancholia.] (in Chinese) Zhang, H. and He, J.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 21(05) p.25-26 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Research on Acupuncture-induced Changes in Pain Threshold and Brain-stem NO/NOS in Experimental RA Rats.] (in Chinese) Pan, H., Wang, H., Xu, J., Hu, Y., and Han, X.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 21(05) p.48-50 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[The Observations on the Curative Effect of Acupuncture Plus Auricular-plaster Therapy on Insomnia.] (in Chinese) SHAO, M., Wen, L., and Huang, W.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 21(05) p.14-15 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT OF OCCIPITAL NEURALGIA WITH DAZHUI AND FENGCHI ACUPOINTS.] (in Chinese) HUANG, N.; [World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 12(03) p.29-31 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[CLINICAL OBSERVATION ON SCALP ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT OF WINDSTROKE-CAUSED DYSPHAGIA-DYSPHONIA SYNDRONE.] (in Chinese) Han, J., Dong, Y., and Zhang, R.; [World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 12(03) p.17-20 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[CLINICAl. RESEARCH ON ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT OF DEPRESSIVE PSYCHOSIS.] (in Chinese) Fu, W.; [World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 12(03) p.13-16 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[EFFECT OF ACUPUNCTURE ON EXPERIMENTAL CEREBRAL INFARCTION IN RATS.] (in Chinese)YUNG, Q., Ma, R., and Jin, R.; [World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 12(03) p.25-28 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[EXPERIMENTAL OBSERVATION ON ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT OF MULTIPLE AORTO-ARTERITIS IN THE RABBIT.] (in Chinese) Chen, Y. and Sill, X.; [World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 12(03) p.21-24 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[INFLUENCE OF ACUPUNCTURE ("JIN'S SAN ZHEN") ON BRAINSTEM EVOKED POTENTIALS IN MENTAL RETARDATION CHILDREN.] (in Chinese) Yuan, Q., Ma, R., and Jin, R.; [World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 12(03) p.8-12 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[OBSERVATION ON TREATMENT OF SCIATICA WITH HOUDING ACUPOINT.] (in Chinese) Zhang, D.; [World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 12(03) p.32-35 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[SURVEY ON CLINICAL STUDY OF COMPOUND ACUPUNCTURE ANESTHESIA IN RECENT 10 YEARS IN CHINA.] (in Chinese) Qin, B., Hu, B., and Zhang, L.; [World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 12(03) p.3-7 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[A retrospective analysis of the results of obstetric acupuncture at Frederiksberg Hospital] (in Danish). Spellerberg, J. E. and Smidt-Jensen, S. L.; Ugeskr Laeger 2003, Vol. 165(10) p.1023-1027 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

[A Clinical Observation on Long - Term Curative Effect of Acupoint Injection for Pointed Condyloma.] (in Chinese) Yuan, S.; [New Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2003, Vol. 35(02) p.48-49 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Treatment of Cervical Cerebral Infarction by Three-Step Needling and Cupping Therapy: A Clinical Observation of 67 case.] (in Chinese) Jiang, G., Li, J., and Xing, J.; [New Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2003, Vol. 35(01) p.44-46 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Analysis of 318 Differentially Expressed Genes Screened out by cDNA Micro-array of Aging Rat Model Treated by Acupunctured at Yongquan Point.] (in Chinese) Wang, M., Zhang, W., and Li, M.; [Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine] 2002, Vol. 22(11) p.844-847 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[A Pilot Study of the Distribution of Gap Junctions along the Dorsal Urinary Meridian in Young Rats.] (in Chinese) Yuan, D., Zhu, P., Zhu, Z., and Xu, R.; [Chinese Journal of Basic Medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2003, Vol. 09(01) p.50-52 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Correlation Research on Scalp-Point Penetration Needling on ¦Â-EP and cAMP in the Brain Tissue of Rats with Acute Cerebral Infarction.] (in Chinese) Wu, X., Han, X., Wang, Y., and Liu, Y.; [Chinese Journal of Basic Medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2003, Vol. 09(01) p.47-49 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effect of Acupuncturing Nei Guan Point on VEGF and VEGF mRNA in Myocardial Ischemic of AMI Model Rats.] (in Chinese) Xiao, Y., Du, Y., and Li, T.; [Chinese Journal of Basic Medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2003, Vol. 09(02) p.51-53 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effects of electroacupuncture on learning and memory and the producing system of free radicals in brain tissue in the rat of vascular dementia.] (in Chinese) Wang, L. and Tang, C.; [Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2003, Vol. 44(01) p.25-27 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

Science of acupuncture and moxibustion in Si bu yi dian (rGyud - bzhi). Bai, C.; Zhonghua Yi Shi Za Zhi 2002, Vol. 32(2) p.92-93 PubMed Abstract

Xu Ren's Zhen jiu jing yan fang (Experiential Recipe on Acupuncture and Moxibustion) and its spread. Wang, Z.; Zhonghua Yi Shi Za Zhi 2002, Vol. 32(3) p.145-147 PubMed Abstract

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